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10 Best Travel Coffee Makers for 2025

If you're a real coffee aficionado, then settling for subpar coffee in airports and hotels is a definite no-go. That said, lugging around your precious Nespresso® or moka pot isn't exactly part of the carefree travel lifestyle you have in mind. Instead, use a travel coffee maker to brew the high-quality coffee you crave, no matter where you are. These are the best picks for portable coffee makers for 2025.

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15 Best Travel Workout Equipment for 2025

Are you planning a trip but still want to work towards your fitness goals? No sweat! When you invest in portable exercise equipment, you can get in a workout even while you’re away from home. Keep reading for our list of the 15 best travel workout equipment for 2025 — featuring everything from resistance bands, to yoga mats, to a lightweight pair of running shoes.

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7 Best Crossbody Phone Bags for Women

You might have thought that the sling bag is the new it bag. But wait—there’s a new fashion front-runner on the street. A crossbody phone bag is the ultimate way to go hands-free and care-free—from coffee runs to gym sessions to after-work drinks. Find your perfect match in the line-up of the 7 best crossbody phone bags for travel.

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10 Best Sheets for Travel in 2025

Whether or not you’d label yourself a germaphobe, here’s one thing about travel that is sure to make you cringe: hotel sheets. Even worse—hostel sheets. If fears of bed bugs or unidentifiable stains haunt you every time you check into a new hotel, Airbnb, or hostel, then it’s time to start traveling with your own travel sheets. These are our top picks for travel sheets and travel sleep sacks for 2025.

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11 Best Travel Diaper Bags for 2025

New year, new travel companion? Congratulations! To help relieve some of the newfound stress that can come when traveling with newborns, babies, and/or toddlers, you need a diaper bag that can keep your gear organized and accessible—without cramping your style. These are the best travel diaper bags to sport—anytime, anywhere.

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11 Best AirTag Wallets for Women

An AirTag is a powerful item tracker (roughly the size of a quarter) that can be attached to things that tend to go missing, like your keys or your travel wallet. For short distances, iPhone users can track down their AirTag-equipped items using Bluetooth. For distances over 30 feet, however, the AirTag chip actually utilizes surrounding iPhones to pinpoint the lost item’s exact location.

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10 Best Approved Pet Carriers for Airlines

Traveling is always more fun with a friend at your side—especially if that friend is your faithful furry companion. If you’re worried about bringing a dog or cat on an airplane, worry no more. The secret to traveling stress-free with pets is to have the right pet carrier. Get ready for your next trip with one of the best airline-approved pet carriers.

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7 Best Travel Hat Boxes for 2025

From keeping the sun out of your eyes on a beach trip to completing your outfit for a night out on the town, hats definitely make the must-have list when traveling. Unfortunately, if you don’t pack them correctly, they usually end up squished and bent out of shape upon arrival. Don’t make that mistake again! Next time you travel, make sure you’ve got one of the best travel hat boxes at your side.

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16 Best Duffel Bags with a Trolley Sleeve

The reason we love duffel bags for travel is that you get the spaciousness of a small suitcase while avoiding the hassle of checking your luggage. Maybe the only thing better than a traditional duffel is one that comes with a trolley sleeve — that is, a built-in pocket that fits over the top handle of your suitcase (and makes maneuvering your luggage a whole lot easier). Check out the 16 best duffel bags with a trolley sleeve down below.

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6 Best Self-Cleaning Water Bottles

We all know how important it is to stay hydrated. Reusable water bottles can help us do just that at home and on the go. Even better is the self-cleaning water bottle, which zaps bacteria and viruses to keep you healthy while you hydrate. So whether you’re on a plane, train, or hiking a trail, these are some of the best self-cleaning water bottles you should take along your journey.

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10 Best Aluminum Luggage & Suitcases for 2025

If you’re looking for practicality, an aluminum suitcase is robust enough to keep your valuables protected, even through tough travel days. And if you’re looking for style, aluminum luggage is famed for its enduring chicness and sophistication. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a new aluminum suitcase for all your upcoming travels in 2025. Here’s the round-up of this year’s best aluminum luggage and suitcases.

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16 Best Sling Bags for Women

Once considered a cringe-worthy fanny pack, the modern sling bag is now all the rage. And this time, it’s here to stay. Comfortable, stylish, and functional to boot, once you buy a sling bag, you’ll never want to travel without it again. Find your perfect match here in our list of the best tried-and-true sling bags.

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10 Best Leather Weekender Bags for Women

Traditionally, weekender bags were sold as part of a larger luggage set. Now, however, weekender bags are sold all on their own — giving you the perfect excuse to get out of town and have a little more fun. Below you’ll find our list of the 10 best weekender bags for women, with a mix of genuine leather and faux leather options to suit any style/preference.

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9 Best Travel Cord Organizers for 2025

Laptops, tablets, phones, headphones, e-readers … oh, my! The list goes on and on—and so do the tangles of cords. Next time you hit the road, don’t let yourself get lost in a nasty web of wires. Instead, with a travel cord organizer in tow, you can keep all your cords neat and orderly, no matter how many electronics you pack.

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11 Best Shoe Travel Bags for Seamless Travel

Think about how much action your shoes see on a given day. Sidewalks, puddles, dirt, mud, and sludge—yuck. Now consider how much grosser it gets when you’re traveling through airports, public bathrooms, and train stations. To keep all that gunk away from the rest of your clothes and valuables, pack up your shoes in a separate bag for clean, seamless travel. These are our top picks for the best shoe travel bags.

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16 Best Travel Makeup Bags for 2025

If you’re someone who wears makeup, you understand the investment that comes with buying these sorts of products. Quality makeup can have a high price, which is why it’s so important to take care of your collection and make sure your products last as long as possible.

One of the best ways to protect all your bottles and palettes is by using a trusty makeup bag when you travel. Lucky for you, we’ve got a list of the 16 best options below.

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